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We remember John Thomas Davies
We remember John Thomas Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
19 Railway Rd, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8484935
29th September 1896
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8484935
24th March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8484935
24th March 1918
1918
internment
pow
Germany
Source:8485002
8th April 1918 - January 1919
1919
location
Alma Street, Peasley Cross, St Helens, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485002
31st January 1919
1920
marriage
Beatrice Travers
Source:8485045
31st March 1920
1921
children
Eunice Davies
Source:8485091
1921
1923
children
Alan Davies
Source:8484935
1923
1932
children
Sydney Davies
Source:8485091
1932
1955
dates
Age 60
Source:8484935
28th October 1955
service
British Army
Private
20765
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:1122322
service
British Army
Corporal
20765
South Lancashire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:1122322
1955
death
Not War Related
Died suddenly at home aged 60
27 Lesley Rd, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8484935
28th October 1955
burial
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8484935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 8484935 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Street, Peasley Cross, St Helens, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st January 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20765 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20765 | South Lancashire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Davies | son | 1923 | |
| Eunice Davies | daughter | 1921 | |
| Sydney Davies | son | 1932 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Travers | wife | 31st March 1920 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross Recipients | Michelle915 | |
| British Newspapers | Michelle915 | |
| Free bmd | Michelle915 | |
| free bmd | Michelle915 | |
| BBC news Living posthumous VC winner John Davies honoured | Michelle915 | |
| 'We should keep his memory alive': VC hero's gravestone renovated ahead of 100th anniversary | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| VC Recipients | Michelle915 | |
| Corporal John Thomas Davies | Michelle915 |
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